EGO 56v Select Cut XP vs Honda HRX217 Gas Mower Battery vs Gas

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EGO 56v Select Cut XP vs Honda HRX217 Gas Mower. Battery vs GAS with EGO 56v Select Cut XP mower vs the Honda HRX217 Gas Mower, this is a detailed review with time stamps below. A side by side comparison with cutting, bagging, self propel and much more. Hope you find this review helpful. Thanks for watching. Battery vs Gas
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0:00 Intro
01:18 Compare what's included and Model Close ups and some setup
08:05 Compare Cutting Decks and Close look at the Blade System
10:11 More model comparison, motors, wheels, bushel capacity and more
20:22 Self propel info and demo
24:36 sound test, compare how loud these are
26:21 Warranty and more specs
27:25 Cutting demos
49:28 Pros Cons Specs
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@warpig372 Жыл бұрын

I own a Honda for almost 10 years now and thought about getting an EGO. I had my neighbor test his EGO on my 1/2 acre yard side by side with my Honda. I noticed the clipping and mulching was much better on the Honda. Also my neighbor could not finish cutting the grass due to dead battery.

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

Maybe tell him to change the height of the blades and get better batteries that last, still good information though

@chrisb9478 4 ай бұрын

I know a guy that his Ego battery was dead after 4yrs. Now the replacement battery is so expensive, he might as well buy a whole new mower with a battery included. I’ll keep using my reliable Honda.

@erickanew 3 ай бұрын

I had my Honda about 10 years also and just bought the Ego yesterday. My Honda still going strong I just wanted something new, & not have to deal with gas and oil

@TechMadeEzy 3 ай бұрын

@erickanew I hear you, gas mowers last forever. I hope you have a good experience with your new electric mower.

@wegder Ай бұрын

I have the ego mower, a 10ah replacement battery is about $500, I'm hoping that that price will fall before I need a replacement.@@Andrew.Aravis

@johnnyrubinol787 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison on both mowers and I enjoy the detail of all your videos!

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Johnny

@bartdunbar5108 3 жыл бұрын

Thorough, clear explanations and easy to follow. Good variety too. You deserve a lot more subsand likes.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart appreciate that thanks for watching also

@AppleFanX2 3 жыл бұрын

A great informative video, as usual! Keep up the great work Tech! 👍🏻

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lindsay

@rsdokc 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos. Have had the Honda HRX mower for 23 years. Excellent reliability and performance. Plus they are made in the USA. Not China. 👍

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RS

@DeadlyGhostrider 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is Project Farm of lawnmowers. Always so much attention to detail. Great work.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and watch project farm he’s amazing great testing, with much feedback from my subscribers I’ve continued to improve. Thanks so much for watching and for your comments 👍🏼

@ChunkyMonkaayyy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Looking for a new mower but have no clue what to get. This helped a lot!!!

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kangol

@lou196t 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job on comparing these mowers. Well done and most of all much appreciated. I am in the market for a new mower and now that I am older I am looking for ease of use, less maintenance, etc. I currently own a Troy built mower and have had it for 27 years. Best cut ever and I have many neighbours whose lawn did not look as nice as mine once cut. However, I just can’t maneuver it anymore. Plus it is needing more and more maintenance. So I think I am going to make to move to the battery machine. Thank you so much for this video.👍

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Lou my pleasure also you might want to get the 20 inch it's even lighter

@lou196t 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy That’s good to know. I do like the 21” cut. I’m just not thrilled with the price of the battery…however, less maintenance overall. Thanks again.

@shredman59 10 ай бұрын

No gas, oil, starting issues. Cuts well enough. Quiet. Very light. Folds up and can store on its side or vertically….the cost is high, especially for batteries.

@jokertim777 Жыл бұрын

A suggestion for future noise level comparisons: check it where and how it will be normally used. In other words, check the decibels of the mower WHILE mowing (not stationary) and check it from the operator position (not front of mower) somewhere near head (ear) height. This will give you the best readings for operator noise level. If you want to compare neighbor noise level (how your mowing impacts your neighbors), then a different (distance) test should be devised.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that 👍🏼

@jeffa847 6 ай бұрын

The noise on equipment is really tricky to get. The decibel meter doesn't do that good of a job for a variety of reasons. I really think a subjective test done with 4 - 6 people sitting on neighboring decks/ going into their house and seeing how much they hear inside and just ask 'which one is quieter' and 'which one annoys you less' and 'would this irritate you at 8 PM' (or whatever time the whiniest of your neighbors start to jump up and down.)

@MrDionstarrr 2 жыл бұрын

Hey my friend, not all heroes are firefighters or military service men. It's people like you making a difference by providing good quality information to the world. Thank you very much for this great review/comparison.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and I Love our Military 🇺🇸 and all our heroes like firefighters, Police, EMS and even Delivery drivers that keep the world going.

@GarryBurgess 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here for your beautiful doggie. He's so calm and gentle.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t let her hear you say he, she won’t be happy 🐶 Thanks for your comment and for watching

@dannymcneal 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review! I have an auto transfer set up for $20 per month dropped into a “Lawnmower Battery” savings account-never miss it! By the time I need to replace the battery (5-year warranty on the 10Ah), it won’t hurt a bit. In fact, I’ll even have enough for a new lawnmower, should EGO have a worthy upgrade by then. Love my EGO with the high lift blade and bag-lawn looks fantastic!

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny thank you and thanks for sharing, I like the savings idea actually! Thanks for your support

@ranger2316 Жыл бұрын

Thank you... a thorough and comprehensive review and comparison. I currently have a Honda... but am converting to EGO in all my lawn and garden equipment. Will probably convert over when the Honda dies... which won't be for a LONG time I think. I mow my lawn down here in Florida -- Saint Augustine grass approximately 3 times per week in the summertime.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ranger

@dirtytamato 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Definitely helps us noobs out on Wich mower to purchase. Still glad I stuck with green works pro. It doesn't drop any mulch at all

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sagegreenpowerllc9772 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great information. My daughter and I were blessed from our Hawaii family the Husqvarna battery 🔋 mower, WeedEater and blower. Putting them to the test and review soon. We’re learning a lot from you and your channel. Grateful 🤙🔋👍😎✌️

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Steven let me know how it goes and thank you 👍🏻

@timgroleau1612 2 жыл бұрын

WELL done. Honest UNBIASED Review. Tell it like it is.

@billjordan1173 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the extraordinarily thorough review. I have a number of EGO tools, but because my Honda mower is only two years old (I have the older HRR version), can't really rationalize the expense of buying the EGO just yet since the Honda cut is quite sufficient, but I was close. Definitely will consider it at some point in the future since your video demonstrates it to be a worthy competitor.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill thanks for watching

@drister007 2 жыл бұрын

Yo must also consider the fact that with electric mover you don't have to pay for gas, oil and maintenance any more. Calculate that expense for next 10 year, and battery powered mover is cheaper (litium batteries last more than 20 year, 10 year old Tesla still have 90 % of their original capacity).

@billjordan1173 2 жыл бұрын

@@drister007 Oh yeah, those definitely are things I've taken into consideration. At current gas prices, it's an even better bargain. I figure I'll try to get a few more years from the Honda, and by then, the electric might be an offer I can't refuse. Absolutely love the convenience of my other Ego tools.

@drister007 2 жыл бұрын

@@billjordan1173 Cool! :)

@allencanard979 Жыл бұрын

@@drister007 nothing you said is outright wrong by any means at all, however there's a hint of a gamble on the amount of time you said the battery will last. I bet the "average " home owner with the "average" size yard will put what he says a new battery alone cost into a gas powered mower between gas in maintenance in a 10 year period.

@chrisb9478 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had 2 Honda self propelled mowers. 1st one for 7yrs, sold it. Bought a new one 5yrs ago. Both started on 1st pull with ethanol free gas. All I do is a yearly spring full syn oil change, sharpen blade & blow out air filter. They just run great forever. I know a guy with an Ego that’s 4yrs old. His battery won’t charge anymore & to replace it costs almost as much as a new mower. I’ll stick with gas as long as they’re available! 👍🏻🇺🇸

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@chunnelll Жыл бұрын

Yes! I had the exact same problem with my EGO!

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

Although that is true, gas cost a lot oil changes are difficult and there’s so much more that you have to deal with gas more that I would rather just get an ego lawn more that’s just as powerful and replace the batteries overtime

@chrisb9478 7 ай бұрын

@@Andrew.Aravis It takes me about 2 minutes to change the oil. 😂 I remove the dipstick/cap, tip it over to drain oil into a pan, refill & check oil, take oil to recycle. To each his own though.

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

@@chrisb9478 gas prices though. Can’t argue with that.

@thomasquinn4036 Жыл бұрын

Just bought that Honda,not disappointed.

@maxwellhouse750 2 жыл бұрын

Had my Honda about 8 years. Starts on first try. I keep it outside under the stairs of the deck so it is exposed to rain and snow. Never changed the oil or sharpened the blade. I think I changed the blade once. Replaced the pull mechanism once. Use it weekly, sometime half the yard twice a week. Gas is a little bit of a pain, but I don’t have to fiddle with charging. My only regret is not getting the Nexite deck where grass sticks less. I’ll give the mower away for free when I upgrade to the new Honda. For basically abusing the Hell out of my mower because I hate anything to do with cutting grass, I would still choose the Honda.

@Augownage Жыл бұрын

You should change the oil for sure. If you don't like changing oil, get some really high end synthetic oil. I sue Amsoil Signature in all my engines, but Royal Purple, Mobil 1, etc all will work well. Your 8 year old oil is probably heavily diluted with gasoline and moisture and providing minimal protection.

@erickanew Жыл бұрын

Had my Honda for 7 years and changed oil once, never sharpened blade, and my yard is huge. But it still works also no scraggly grass left

@4cClubT Жыл бұрын

@@Augownage what's that over 600 for a mower - I'd at least put a plastic trash can lid over that engine when not in use

@orrinbelcher6593 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and impressive video superbly done

@MarkLloyd-yo4li Ай бұрын

I've had 2 Honda mowers since 1982 . I just bought 2 HRX217HYAs brand new in the boxes til I need them . I'll never do battery . Great detailed video . I don't care about loudness . Handle hightis great . My first honda I kept til 97 . I only sold it because I wanted somethingshiny and new . My second is still running after 27 years . Plastic deck was a big upgrade when honda came out with it . Honda going away is a end of a era 👍

@jaime9037 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Once battery life and cost drastically improve, I might consider switching. Until then, I'll stick with my Honda mower.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@onionaful7 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are the best review guy.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Edward thank you, I sure try my best for you guys 👍🏼

@zgcompworld Ай бұрын

Thanks for Informative video. It is however no brainer to me. I bought my Honda HRX217 for approx. $800 and it works flawlessly and keeps on strong whereas I would have paid $1200 for the battery-powered EGO lawn mover and $500 for the battery every few years if sooner depending of the usage. Make a wise choice beloved consumer. I'm a regular guy, I don't mind changing the oil and filter, or refilling some gas now or and then ;-)

@Tintoycar Жыл бұрын

I have a Honda HRD536 from 1996, one pull start and LOW maintenance, they are bullit proof. Greetings from Belgium.

@nickg545 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a self propelled Honda mower similar to yours probably 10 years ago. I have found it to be 'bulletproof', by far the best mower I've ever owned. I change the oil annually, and put in a new plug and air filter maybe every two years. I have two sets of blades and change them out maybe twice a year. I thought about getting an electric mower, but the Honda just keeps going and going! I live in the south, and have a zoysia lawn. I have heard that electric mowers are better with the taller type fescues rather than the turf type grasses.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Nick

@chrisg6091 4 ай бұрын

Just bear in mind all you guys talking about Hondas from 10 years ago, today's Hondas do not compare. This comparison video is fair because it shows mowers available on today's market. Truthfully all the gas mowers of a decade ago were better quality than gas mowers being pumped out of Chinese factories today

@stevej.1428 2 жыл бұрын

Seems the EGO stripes the lawn more with mulch than the Honda, which distributes it more over the full path. The mower I'm replacing stripes the mulch as well. Not a fan of the striping, as that means you have to overlap your passes back and forth to pick up the previous mulch, which is more mowing becuase you're making narrower passes than you could be.

@markbrisec3972 2 жыл бұрын

I own this specific Honda mower and use it commercially for years now. The power is phenomenal. Versamow system is unique and ground braking. The plastic deck (Honda calls the material Xenoy) makes it rust and dent free while simultaniously very light which makes the mower extremely maneuverable. Another great trait of the Xenoy is the fact that the grass doesn't stick to it as much as it does on a aluminum or steel deck... There are only two things that I would like to see improved. First is the height adjustment system which is annoying given the fact that you have to adjust every wheel individually. And the second thing is the lack of quality and sturdiness of the handle. After 2 years of intensive use the handle was busted and I had to weld the damn thing every few months....

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mark, Honda definitely has a hug fan base. It would be great to see them with a battery mower also, I'd love to see what they would do.

@vegass04 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy Honda actually recently dropped out their first EV mower but I haven't seen too many reviews of it..

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

What cool I have to check that out! Thanks

@franktatom1837 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I bought an "open box" top of line consumer Honda mower in 1999. Last year, the self-propelled mechanism started to slip, and the plastic brackets holding the handles and throttle assembly broke, and the parts to fix them are no longer available. The engine still runs as well as it always has, but with my hilly yard, it's time for a new mower. To be honest, I am a hard sell on an electric mower based on the great experience I have had with my Honda. But, the fact that an electric will let me toss my gas cans and free me from regular maintenance on a gas engine (mine has run so well for so long because I change the oil, filter and spark plug regularly) is really making the purchase of a new mower a difficult one - but this video is definitely helping me make a decision.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

@hyrumclarke8213 2 жыл бұрын

Even though you're free of gas maintenance, going to an electric mower comes with its costs as well... Batteries aren't cheap and seem to fail more frequently than mowers. This means that you're likely to be put in a position where you need a new $150 battery to keep your $600 mower going - and if the mower fails after that, you'll need to buy a new $400-600 mower to justify the $150 that you recently invested in batteries

@phillipramirez6719 Жыл бұрын

awesome review, thank you

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelcoughlin8238 2 жыл бұрын

Being taller AND comfortable can be tricky. At first having the handle higher seems better. However, length of stride can be an issue if you are too close to the mower by angling the handle higher. Especially with the bag attached you can kick the mower. But if this causes you to lower the handle, your arms could get strained and tired more quickly. I'm 6'5 so with some grocery carts, strollers, etc I stub my toes or bash my ankles on what I'm pushing. The only way to check this would be in the store with the display model.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Agree Michael

@ajgreen868 3 жыл бұрын

Another great and detailed review!

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks AJ

@ajgreen868 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy so when you gonna sale the Honda? 😂👍🏼

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Day is coming honestly

@ajgreen868 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy I still keep a gas one around to. Haven’t touched it since I got my cordless mower. It might be about time o get rid of it.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

I had to use mine recently just to get it warmed up, changed oil, blades, spark plug but if you leave yours laying around remove the gas at least.

@williammorales8204 2 жыл бұрын

There's pros and cons to both I've owned the ego. It's light it folds up, no gas no maintenance required. The cons vs gas. less power, the batts die every 3-4 years, they're getting cheaper but not super cheap either. Other than that battery is so convenient and much quieter. if you have less than a 1/2 acre, then a batt mower is great. The power difference sometimes matters when you have ton of leaves on the lawn or branches, nothing chops them up and bags as well as the power of gas. I now have a toro 60v, I like the bag better than the ego.

@drister007 2 жыл бұрын

You are lieing! Nobody that has EGO says that the batteries die 3-4 years. People have it for 5 years and the battery works just like new! 10 years old Tesla electric cars have 90 % or their original capacity, that means you can use the battery for more than 20 years and you would still have 80 % of the original capacity.

@williammorales8204 2 жыл бұрын

@@drister007 well here in az I mow every week and yes my brand new ego battery didn't last more than 4 years. I now have a toro battery mower and I'll be surprised if it lasts any different. Batteries don't like the heat.

@drister007 2 жыл бұрын

@@williammorales8204 1. If true that is VERY VERY VERY rare occasion. In 99 % of the time that does NOT happen. Does battery have shorter running time or was it completely dead? EGO offers 5 year warranty on some of their batteries. 2. Battery last more than 20 years normaly. I challenge you: go and look at 10 year old Tesla and people like Bjorn Nyland that measure the degradation. 10 years old Tesla STILL have 90 % of their original capacity. 3. Battery can cope with heat no problem if the battery chemistry is choosen correctly. You probably only expose battery to outside summer heat 1 per week when mooving, you don't store your battery in the schorching hot sun all day long everyday of the year probably.

@drister007 2 жыл бұрын

@@williammorales8204 All the electric movers users tells that their 5 year old batteries are working just like it was new.

@williammorales8204 2 жыл бұрын

@@drister007 not this. I miss the weight of the ego but the toro pace thing is smooth.

@robertthompson3447 3 жыл бұрын

EGO single height adjustment system allows for more play in the deck height. When applying self propel on mine, there is a significant deck height increase over the deck height when pushing. Also, lower RPM on the EGO vs. Honda. EGO wheel barrings are not water tight. Mine have rusted and the wheel fallen off on two occasions. I have both of these mowers in my lawn service trailer. The EGO is my alpha mower and the Honda is my second mower (For use on lawns where the mower might get damaged). Been using the Honda for years (been though about 13 of them) and 11 months into it, I am about to replace my first EGO. With both mowers, everything works until the self propel fails. Motor and deck outlast this feature on each. EGO being independent and Honda being belt driven, they fail differently, but that seems to be the weak point when I am the primary user.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great feedback Robert and thanks for watching

@SiXX5150 Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment! Single point height adjustments are convenient - no doubt - but allows for some degree of front-to-back flex and can lead to uneven cuts. I’ve wondered if I’m crazy for preferring multi point adjustments, but I’m glad to see someone else call it out. edit - forgot to mention, I purchased the 2022 Toro 60V Super Recycler and multi point adjustment was actually a selling feature for me!

@robertthompson3447 Жыл бұрын

@@SiXX5150 That was a consideration of mine when replacing the EGO mower. After watching reviews on the Milwaukee mower, I decided to give it a shot. The single point height adjustment on the Milwaukee is much more rigid than any other that I have tried. Add to that the many other points of superiority and it is a very compelling mower as competition to the Honda.

@SiXX5150 Жыл бұрын

@@robertthompson3447 I agree that the Milwaukee is the strongest single-point that I’ve seen - outside of the Husqvarna W520i which is an absolute TANK. For most homeowners they’ll never go to the $1100+ range that those mowers command, but the Milwaukee is a great mower and easily the most powerful in the battery world. 🍻

@hiteshsood5362 10 ай бұрын

@@robertthompson3447 @robertthompson3447 if Milwaukee battery mowers are the best in terms of power. Why this channel only showcases EGO as winners no matter what mower he compares to. Why??? Why??

@gab_ale Ай бұрын

I have an electric trimmer and blower, but my mower is a Honda. I'm confident that with proper maintenance that mower can last a few decades.

@yoso585 Жыл бұрын

Thing I got going on is my used Murray that I paid $70 for. Changed oil and sharpened blade, new plug, breather, and front wheels. So I got my time and about $95 in it. Hard to get off the money at this point, but I’d personally be buying the echo if I was starting new and fresh. Just such a convenient machine. Heck, you could store it in your hall closet if need be.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Can’t beat that Yoso 👍🏼

@L1GHT119 3 жыл бұрын

I have the prior gen EGo and biggest complaint is la long suction power for dense Bermuda grass. Seems two blades helped!

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

The LM2150sp or LM2156sp has a stronger motor and better torque I found that helped

@dweidemann 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to see good mower content hosted by Ira Flato.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Ira

@dweidemann 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy Famous host of Science Friday of PRI played on NPR. Likeable and pleasant to listen to, like you. Keep up the quality videos!

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you same to you

@wiredawg2005 2 жыл бұрын

Just thought I'd share: (LM2130SP, purchased Feb2021): No issues in 2021...in 2022 it simply cuts off while cutting. It appears to run for approx. 20 minutes then it shuts off and won't restart (Battery goes through 1 to 2 led indicator lights). But it will restart after some rest time: 15 minute rest, it will run for about 2 min. 45 minute rest, it will run for 10 minutes or so. Mind you I only took note of these types of times just once before taking it in. And I'm not cutting through overgrown grass here, I'm bagging very little clippings, probably even shorter than the 1/3 rule this time of year. The underdeck is clean, nothing there. Did this to me on 3 separate consecutive occasions this season (Mar/Apr 2022). It's not the battery, as I have swapped batteries and both work fine in the second piece of equipment (string trimmer). Also, nothing appears to be hot as for as I can tell and nothing out of the ordinary happens before or after, it just shuts off. I called EGO and they referred to me to their authorized warranty center (an hour away). I turned it in on 20 Apr and explained what it was doing to me. I called them today (27Apr) and they can't seem to replicate my issue. Which I was afraid of. The associate I spoke with said they went through several batteries and been going back and forth with EGO regarding my issue. But if they can't replicate what's happening with me not sure what else can be done. I guess, they are talking with EGO to see if any other customers are having similar issues this this lawnmower.

@wiredawg2005 2 жыл бұрын

2Jul Update: Just wanted to share my LM2130SP mower has been working fine since I got it back (9May, they found nothing wrong). So far, I've cut nine times now, running about 50 minutes during each cut. Mind you some of those cuts was during this heat wave Ga experience in Jun. So whatever cause my shut off issues is beyond me.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update, hope you don't have any more issues

@FarideLadak 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this detailed comparison. I have a 10 yr old Honda HRX217 4 in 1. A great mower considering I have to mow 4+ hours each time. Yes, the maintenance is generally basic. For a battery operated, I would need one which includes two 10amp batteries so that one is fast charging and ready while I am using the other one. Battery warranties need to be 5 years minimum or else the cost of these as replacement is steep. Most battery operated appliances come with a low amperage 3 year warranty which is essentially useless. Mind you I have a battery operated weed trimmer, and a hedger and with two batteries I always have a back up and so far they’ve lasted 7 years.

@jeffa847 6 ай бұрын

I'm curious as to why you don't get a larger mower given 4+ hours of mowing to do. Wow - that's a lot of mowing.

@FarideLadak 6 ай бұрын

If I get a larger mower, I can’t get around some of the tighter areas and would still require a smaller mower to manœuvre around. It’s also not cost effective. My Honda serves me well. The time also includes trimming all of the edges.

@MW-fr7bx 2 жыл бұрын

I know it’s nit-picky, but I love how the Ego bag lifts off…just picks straight up. I always hated how you have to tilt the bag forward on other models and you end up dumping out a good amount of clippings that you have to scoop up by hand. I just bought the $600 EGO for $270 yesterday…it was the floor model at Lowes. It only has the single blade, but I’m looking into seeing if I can make it a dual blade.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great deal MW congrats

@MW-fr7bx 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy I was going to buy the next model up for $699 but saw the floor model sitting there and figured it was a no brainer. With the money I saved in the mower I upgraded the weed whacker and blower I was going to get and got the 16” weed whacker that has the auto line feed and the 765 CFM blower. Got all 3 for $898. Lowes gave me the 10% military discount on the lawnmower and a couple of other items I bought, but not the trimmer and blower. I guess they consider them “appliances”. Can’t complain though.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat that, best of luck 👍🏻

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes if you are doing a high cut the gap between ground and mower skirt is too high to allow all grass to be sucked up into bag and some escapes the sides. Also if the bag mesh is getting blocked the vacuum under the mower cannot build up properly because the air being blown out the deck vent cannot escape quickly enough through the bag sides..

@chriscorne1076 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question and a comment on this excellent comparison... The sound test on the Honda, was that with or without the blades engaged? My Honda is much louder with the blades engaged than when not engaged. Also, what blade sets were used on the Ego during the various tests? The three blade combinations delivered with that mower are long running set, high lift bagging set and a mulching set. Curious to see if the blade sets change the performance test to test. Great job, I enjoyed the video!

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris thank you, yes blades were engaged with the sound test on the Honda and I was using the high lift blade set on the ego.

@4x4gear33 2 жыл бұрын

My tools like the blower, edger, trimmer, etc are all EGO. However still prefer my Toro Super Recycler and Honda 217 HRX gas mowers.

@brianbanks3044 3 жыл бұрын

i like the original handle on the EGO mower...they got too fancy with the 2nd generation and all the extra bells and whistles...i just want a mower that cuts, discharges, drives at my desired pace and is easy to use....the first model is perfect for doing all of these things ...I have had many different gas mowers with the Toro personal pace being my favorite but the battery option from EGO has done the trick for me.....i don't think i will ever go back to gas for any of my lawn tools

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I got my hands on an older model, I need to go back and use that for a bit and see how I feel.

@rconn4501 2 жыл бұрын

Love the EGO lineup. Sold all my gas tools. Last gas survivor is my mower. This is it's final season w me...

@sullybiker6520 2 ай бұрын

She popped a wheelie on the Honda! Very good video.

@TechMadeEzy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sully

@kevinwright8309 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced a HRX 217 Honda with the Ego a little over a month ago. Here are a few of my observations. For starters the Ego's blades get dull extremely fast. We've only mowed 5 times and they need to be sharpened badly. That means I will have to sharpen them several times a year. With the Honda I was good sharpening them once or twice a year. The Honda seems to do a better job mulching but that could also be that the blades stay sharp longer. The single adjustment lever is really nice on the Ego but I find the 3 setting to be a little too short and 4 to be a little too high. With the Honda you get more adjustments and I was able to mow at the height I liked. I used the Honda strictly as a mulcher. The bag was still brand new when I sold it. Even with the lever set all the way to mulch a lot of grass would still get through and fill up the area behind it. The self propel was easier to use with the Honda. I find myself not using it nearly as much on the Ego because it's so light and easy to push. I also like that I don't need the mower running to use it. For the most part I am happy I made the switch. Not dealing with gas or oil is really nice. Also I can easily pick the Ego up and put it out of the way standing on end. I love that. Now if Ego could make some better blades I'd be really happy.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin

@rconn4501 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you just buy better blades for it? Serious question...

@kevinwright8309 2 жыл бұрын

@@rconn4501 Not that I know of. Beside. if Ego made better blades the mowers should come with them.

@stevej.1428 2 жыл бұрын

@@rconn4501 The dual blade EGO won't take a universal type blade like most single blade mowers do. Honda's twin blades are also not replaceable with other ones.

@rconn4501 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevej.1428 Their blade works just fine in their product...

@rconn4501 2 жыл бұрын

You're comparing my 2 favorite brands so I greatly appreciate it. I'm sold on EGO for their quality, power, warranty, customer service and maybe most importantly their battery tech! I'm hoping EGO eventually makes an auger and even a smart trailer. I'm all in!

@dotdot2723 2 жыл бұрын

Smart trailer from ego🧐 why them specifically?

@thatguy5358 2 жыл бұрын

i'm finding nothing but horrible things said about ego's customer service and warranty. have things changed?

@kansasgardener5844 2 жыл бұрын

@@thatguy5358 No things haven't changed. I wouldn't buy one.

@thezfamily989 Жыл бұрын

It have changed customer service calls take to long to get in touch with someone, they will call you the next day at 8:00am. So you can troubleshoot your problem but most people are at work. Then they say oh call us in the afternoon, then when I call nobody picks up keep on ringing. Battery the old version are not so great mine just don't charge no more and my warranty is done 3 years

@atifmanzoor63 2 жыл бұрын

If I was buying the Ego should I get the self propelled or the push version 16” I have a small yard almost size of a tennis court but half of that isn’t flat

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Atif, I push myself rarely use self propel but that's up to you

@strumlead8741 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison! I love my Honda mower, but rear discharge DOES NOT work. This does not throw the grass and it down right stinks! Best things I like about the Honda mower are 1) the motor & 2) the undercarriage.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kurt5920 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious why it appears that you are engaging the blade on the Honda before pulling the starter cord? I always start my Honda HRX with the blade disengaged and then I engage the blade after it is started and warmed up. That is the instruction in the manual, at least for my model year Honda. It seems like you are adding unnecessary resistance by turning the blades while pulling the cord. Also, I noticed that you had to pull the cord more than once to start it by doing this even though the engine was warm.

@edwardinedgewood 2 жыл бұрын

In this review the EGO seems to have more suction power than the Honda on grass. This is a BIG surprise. The first thing I noticed when I sold my Honda and bought the EGO was the lack fo suction. That was four years ago, before EGO offered the dual blade system. Please do a follow up in November comparing the suction power of the EGO and Honda on fall leaves. I have an older EGO with one blade and it is just about useless on leaves. As to gas vs battery pro/con: When I bought my first EGO four years ago I did some quick math, used gas at $3/gallon, that I mow every 4-5 days, and found that over four years the cost of gas about equaled the cost to replace the 7.5Ah battery. Add in air filters and oil and the cost of gas/battery is about the same. Thank you.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Edward, yes owning a gas mower long term would be cheaper. I definitely like not having to mess with oil, gas etc but we all like different things and I respect that. The EGO select cut XP has more torque and Wattage than most of the ego mowers that I know of and that helped for sure. Thank you so much for watching I hope I have a big fall with a ton of leaves

@jet613 Ай бұрын

I have a honda and an ego. Love them both for different purposes. Ones super light, quiet, and can cut grass for light lawn stuff easy. Perfect when i dont want to constantly rotate a 100lb+ mower around. Where as my honda is great for higher torque applications. Back yard neglected and full of weeds? My honda will destroy them with ease. But its loud, stinks, and i need to run to the gas station. Battery wise its not a big deal. Most comments you hear are the very very small part of overall failure. I dont hear people complain much anymore about phone batteries. Like anything do your research before you buy into something.

@joebrown9621 10 ай бұрын

The Honda did cut more in the bag and seemed finer for the same distance covered vs the Ego thus i would say it is creating more vacuum pull up more grass

@s1mp13m4n Жыл бұрын

I am the DIY person. I will pick the gasoline mower every time. Very easy to service and maintain. They will last for decades if you take care of them. My Honda pressure washer and mower are 25 years old. The Honda is designed to be serviced and repaired. That makes it more "green" as it is not a white good or throw away product. Will the battery still hold 100% charge in five years? What happens if the battery mower gets caught in a thunder shower when you go in for a glass of water and the electrical corrosion starts? Just like with electric cars, the technology is not good enough yet to best gasoline. Great video by the way, very nice job.

@rexoliver7780 2 жыл бұрын

Consumables-gas mower-of course the gas,then oil,air filter and possible oil filter.Also the spark plug.For the electric a replacement battery every several years and like the gas mower will have to replace the blade.I have a Greenworks mower that is 10 yrs old-battery still going strong.Big wheels are good on rough terrain.

@Dzordzikk 3 ай бұрын

Hi, interesting video. Please, can you select some bigger area to move and compare in same conditions real batterytime on EGO vs Honda, 1 battery vs 1 fuel?

@JimShieldsphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the EGO snowblower with the steel rotor. Can I use those batteries, which it comes with two, with this mower. I want to purchase a new mower this summer.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim congrats I hope you have a great experience! Yes all ego batteries are compatible with all ego equipment that’s one of the big benefits, Stay in touch let me know how it goes

@marklloyd4153 Ай бұрын

Interesting . I will only use Honda residential mowers . I’ve used them since 1981 . I’m on my second Honda mower as of June 2024 . I did buy 2 Honda HRX217 HYA models brand new in the box . Haven’t opened them yet but I have them . I’ve never had any issues with my Fl St Augustine grass or cutting zoysia.

@melissashuey6800 Жыл бұрын

You want the mulch to be spread out not mostly where the wheels are. What’s the point of mulching if the mower doesn’t spread it out. That would be like fertilizing only in line with the wheels of the spreader and not covering the entire yard.

@waltermoon3960 Жыл бұрын

what about turning while mowing, doeither have full ground contact? honda reverse iis a back breaker what is reverse like while mowing on the ego?Is it smoothe on the pull-back while mowing Or do you have to stop mowing while mowing?

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Ego is lighter so easier to move in my experience

@bobbyduch8299 Жыл бұрын

great vid ,,just wondering about Honda grass left behind ,,may be the speed u are walking at (slow ) the speed of the engine is greater then the battery power ,,, in which WOULD leave behind more grass???? just a thought ..an idea ,,, doing both at like half speed or faster ( bagging ) bet ya t don't leave much grass behind

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Bagging would pick up more for sure

@jr4750jr 2 жыл бұрын

When mulching at that height it would be more desirable to overlap as you mow.

@dannyc4419 2 жыл бұрын

At one point you personally favor the EGO am I correct? If so what is your yard size and do you have flat land or slopes? Thank you for all your time and efforts to inform us..great video..

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Danny thank you I used EGO more yes but have to stay open as I try and test other brands that’s pretty important. My yard isn’t too big we have 5000 square feet, not as flat as I would like, more bumpy

@dannyc4419 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy thank you for your honest answer, but would like your opinion. I have 10,000sf bumpy and I have two slopes, what mower would you suggest other than a ride on. Once again thank you for your guidance, I think because of all your comparison videos you would be a good source of info. Again great videos…thank you.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

I really can’t make the decision for you, I wish I could but it’s not right. GreenWorks, EGO, Ryobi are some solid brands to choose from. I would definitely get a self propel mower

@boele0707 Жыл бұрын

good video, thanks man!! I do wonder why nobody is talking about the price!? This EGO machine is super expensive!!

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

One of the few best quality products on the market

@samsambour7806 2 жыл бұрын

Please add country of manufacturing for each machine.

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

What almost no one is talking about is that although you have to replace the batteries in the ego lawnmower every 3-5 years is that ego batteries work in all ego products, and they have hedge trimmers, lawnmower, edgers, string trimmers, snow blowers, leaf blowers and more. That plays a big factor in cost believe it or not.

@84imreplica 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Honda mower for at least 12 years and it's never let me down....until now. The hydrostatic transmission is not working properly and the mower is now in the repair shop. If the hydrostatic tranny is toast I won't put out the money for a new tranny, since up here in Canada they're in the $500-$600 range. Instead, if I need a new mower I'll go electric. I really like the Milwaukee mower, but it's $1500! The Ego looks to be a good alternative, but at $1150 it's still not cheap.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe how much more things costs in Canada Ron

@CalebRichardson-ex5kc 4 ай бұрын

I pull for the Honda mower because of its power

@frommatorav1 Ай бұрын

I do disagree with spec sheet, page 2, where you showed run time claim and put unlimited with gas for the Honda. Gas run time is not unlimited. My last gas mower I used was my uncles and it was a high quality Husqvarna self-propelled mower. During a mow for his lawn, the gas would run out. I sometimes would be close to finishing but would have to stop and go to the shed and pour more gas in to finish it. With my Ego mower, the battery also usually dies before finishing my lawn and I can go to my shed and pick up an already charged back up battery and put it in the mower faster than the time it would take to add gas, and with no mess.

@TheCreamRisesToTheTop Жыл бұрын

I’ve had an electric mower for a few years, first a ryobi and then a makita. Just recently got tired of endlessly swapping between 3 sets of batteries and bought a Honda 217. Night and day difference to be honest. It has so much more power than electric and I get the lawn mowed in less than half the time. Before I would have to only mow half a strip at a time or the mower would bog down and stall. Now I can mow a full strip with ease.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your opinion and your experience

@damako7072 Жыл бұрын

Honda it is. I need a new lawnmower and been contemplating between the Ego electric, the Toro electric and the gas powered Honda. Definitely going with the Honda. I just don't think the electric mowers are just quite there yet.

@TheCreamRisesToTheTop Жыл бұрын

@@damako7072 good choice. Electric mowers are great in theory, the minimal maintenance and such. And they’re much quieter, like pushing a fan around. But the gas just has way more power and endurance. I’m loving the Honda, you won’t regret it.

@ronaldrybacki6808 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an ego this weekend and used today., great cut on one charge, very suprised on noise level

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Ron and thanks for watching

@ChunkyMonkaayyy 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Ego quiet?

@ronaldrybacki6808 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChunkyMonkaayyy yes

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, see the sound test in the video that helps also

@DJ_Driven 2 жыл бұрын

I did purchase that Ego but it does not have enough suction IMO to pick up small debris like the Honda HRX. Question what is your recommended process for keeping those decks so clean?

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

DJ just need to clean them often, especially if you are mowing any type of damp or wet grass which you shouldn't but sometimes we do

@mightymouse1111 Жыл бұрын

@Tech Made Easy everyone says no maintenance on an electric, but this is one of my worries. I've had a Troy bilt Briggs Stratton for about 10 years and bever once cleaned under the deck. Maybe that's maintenance I've been skipping but if I HAVE to do it with an electric mower then it's new maintenance for me.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Cleaning the deck and sharpening the blades yup

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

@@TechMadeEzybut that’s still way better than dealing with pull cords to start an engine, oil changes and the price of gas, but that’s just my opinion.

@bluemut55 2 жыл бұрын

How open was it?

@derekmckean5593 Жыл бұрын

Bought a Honda gas mower something like 4-5 years ago based on their stellar reputation. Last year in the middle of mowing, it refused to roll backwards. Felt like the transmission was locking up. Did some research and found this a pretty common problem. Recommendation was to emory cloth or fine sandpaper the axle where the bushing is. Did that and used the mower without issue a couple of more times. Now this year, same issue happened. Was able to free it up by hand. Next time out, not so lucky and the axle transmission refuses to allow it to roll backwards. I am fed up and now I hear that Honda is leaving the (gas) mower business altogether. I went out and got an Ego. While it feels pretty cheap to me, much of that probably because it is so light, I figure I'll give them a good shot. I'm frankly beyond disappointed with the Honda though. Engine is wonderful, it mows well, but the axle transmission issues are just too much. Keeping my hopes up with the Ego.

@jfrye6057 Жыл бұрын

My old Honda walk behind did that once, but some spray lube fixed permanently. Mower is over ten years old and still runs like new. Gave it to my son when I went electric.

@hiteshsood5362 10 ай бұрын

@@jfrye6057which electric mower you went with? I tested Ego on rent, on my buffalo lawn and it came out disappointing.. boggs off and not picking up anything even at the lowest setting, seems low on power and found it too toyish then a real good mowing experience. Please share your idea. I am sick of EGO fake reviews. Sorry but true!

@jfrye6057 10 ай бұрын

@@hiteshsood5362 I have a 5 yr. old Ryobi 38" rider. My Son has a 21" Ryobi twin blade 40 volt walk behind. He says it mows as good or better than the 21" twin blade Honda gas walk behind it replaced.

@colonelkfc33 3 жыл бұрын

I would cut with the Ego at it's highest cut height setting as that's where most people seem to have problems with mohawking and poor cut quality.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

I did that test in this video colonel

@4cClubT Жыл бұрын

Yes,it's why it's called " a blade of grass" grass shades itself and the dirt surface ,when the drought comes def mow high while the other lawns die

@Burritosarebetterthantacos Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my mid tier gas mower for 8 years. I’ve never done a lick of maintenance, I never winterize, I leave it out in the rain constantly, and it starts 2nd pull every time. Hard to hurt these things.

@TechMadeEzy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

@asrr62 3 ай бұрын

As a kid it was always briggs and straton mowers for me. Even my last gas mower was briggs and straton. First electric mower for me was a sun joe i hated it as much as I loved it. It was just so cheap.

@grassbuddylawncare8524 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have both and used them commercially. They are very good in their on right! My crew is split, one loves the Ego and the other loves the Honda. In my opinion, the Ego wins. There is no gas or spark plugs to deal with, no extra cost maintenance while still giving a premium cut. The only reason one of my guys likes the Honda more is because of the battery. I use the 7.5 amp and at first would only get through half of the day. I now have replacement batteries with a turbo charger and make through the day with no problem, about 8 to ten jobs a day. After using both, I can honestly say, the Ego has some Power! I have the dual blade set up; by the way, my blades do not dull as fast as people are saying in the comments; and there have been a few jobs where the Honda stalled on tall grass and the Ego tore through it with no problem. They both are great! For electric I only use Ego and for gas I only use Honda.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Grass buddy

@timothyheil7510 2 жыл бұрын

The EGO motor would have to have a 4,000 watts of power to match the Honda.

@rconn4501 2 жыл бұрын

My 2 favorite brands. I own the Honda Ridgeline just for it's versatility. The gate and bed with built in cooler/trunk is absolutely amazing! The backseats fold completely up and have a metal rack to hang clothes. It's great. Building my EGO lawn tool lineup, currently.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

I've never actually looked close at the Honda Ridgeline, I've always liked the design

@CEC_HDZ 2 жыл бұрын

How does it do against wet grass? Or is it not water resistant? Thanks for the reply in advance

@BronzeLincolns81 Жыл бұрын

I'd say the best takeaway from this is Electric has arrived. It has the the same performance as a gas machine at this point. Run time and battery longevity is still an issue, though the average residential consumer will get around 8 to 10 years out of these batteries. Still, if you know your way around small engines the gas machines will last much longer. Most people don't know a thing about small engines and this is where these E-tools come in.

@dpatrick2071 11 ай бұрын

8-10 years is very wishful thinking.

@TheSamboly 2 жыл бұрын

I have heard the batteries breakdown a lot and customer service isn't as good as it once was. Any experience with this yourself?

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

I've had good experiences and rarely had to call with all the equipment I've purchased. The good thing is competition is strong and companies are stepping up giving all of us more choice. Greenworks to me is strong as well.

@michaelholly88 3 жыл бұрын

Curious is new Honda HRX217 with 200cc engine would be any different. Specs suggest a decent improvement in torque and cutting power

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Might be Michael I did see the cc on the current model went up. Thanks for watching

@michaelholly88 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy great details and review by the way. I think depending on a persons needs can’t go wrong with either option

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@ziggy5163 2 жыл бұрын

What CC was this Honda?

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

I believe this one is 190cc

@Clearanceman2 Жыл бұрын

The big win with electric mowers over electric cars is replaceable batteries. However, you have to be careful because if you buy a piece of battery powered equipment where they stop making the series the batteries get rare and expensive fast. I bought a Craftsman 60V trimmer and now the batteries are more than a whole new trimmer. When the battery dies, I'll likely just get an M18 bare trimmer off ebay for $100 since I have those batteries already. I have a super recycler mower that I bought in 2004 and it's still going. But I've thought I might replace it with electric when the time comes. I have even considered the Harbor Freight 80V series. But again, I'm worried about battery availability in the future since the biggest problem with battery powered equipment is the eventual death of the battery. I guess I'll see what is available when the times comes.

@ImBooX2 Жыл бұрын

The Ego looks more consistent side to side. Looked better on video. It looked like the cut on the Honda was not as good on its left side.

@jeromedenis4754 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the EGO. It cut nice but it's awkward to operate for both myself and my adult son. I took it back to the store handle is uncomfortable.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jerome

@chrissmith2114 Жыл бұрын

Many mowers use the same batteries as normal power tools like drill, grinders, blowers etc, and these mean you get full use out of batteries instead of having an expensive dedicated battery for just the mower. Need to know what a replacement battery for EGO costs

@Andrew.Aravis 7 ай бұрын

You have to have egos batteries for egos products…

@wegder Ай бұрын

I have always used honda mowers, I bought this ego mower, it is nice but i will be surprised if it lasts longer than the battery. That said some things are better with the electric, when it is wet and I just have to mow the deck will get clogged, with the ego I can stop flip it on the side, clear the clog and be back cutting much faster than the Honda.

@Roman-vh1rr 2 жыл бұрын

Honda with minimal maintenance will be in your garage 15 years from now

@dattran6886 3 жыл бұрын

Finally the video come out, but I did return ego select cut xp and honda hrx217. Select cut xp not for pressure washer, hrx217 too heavy. So finally the gas toro super recycler is right one for me

@michaelholly88 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful and check handle bolts to deck, they tighten right to the aluminum deck, can easily vibrate loose and strip out

@robertthompson3447 3 жыл бұрын

I have had no problem when pressure washing my EGO Select Cut, I just take the battery out before hitting it with the water. For regular hosing off, I don't even take the battery out. Had it for 11 months now, Using it for work, I have put almost 400 hours on it during that time.

@dattran6886 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertthompson3447 To be honest, I did pressure wash before return it :) . I also don't like ego drives system and also make loud sound when it's driving

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know Dat, good luck

@JB-uh6dg 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 super recycler. Have just decided to swap all my lawn equipment out for Ego after buying the blower and then trimmer. (I hate my gas trimmer, a psychopath devised the startup procedure.) Will be glad to swap out my relatively new but overkill 2-stage snowblower. But I am going to have a tough day when I part with the super recycler.

@rkgsd 7 ай бұрын

I think a lot of the praise for Honda has been for its small engines, not necessarily their cutting and mulching performance.

@jaspervonbach3621 10 ай бұрын

I don't really care for Honda's 'Select Drive' but I love their 'Hydrostatic Drive' transmission. It is a shame though that Honda is discontinuing the manufacturing of mowers.

@gls3894 2 жыл бұрын

Electric mowers are only good on small (under 8000 sf) flat yards. I have the Makita XML09 a commercial model. It is a niche mower and allows me to offer all electric service, plus I have been on the Makita platform many years(have lots of batteries) and my XML09 is heavier then most electric mowers. On small flat postage stamp yards or when I have a small amount that cant be cut with my zero turn the Makita is great. I also own a Honda HRX217, YBravo GenII 25 and a Toro Timemaster. Without fail the gas mowers out perform the electric in morning dew grass, over grown yards, hilly terrain , my experience shows the Honda to be the best mulch and cut quality, YBravo(true commercial mower) best discharge cut and the Timemaster is the best all around mower(its a homeowner mower so one has to handle it carefully or the commercial work will tear it up). Home owners with over 10,000 sf of yard that are cutting once or twice a week Timemaster hands down if your willing to spend $1500. They will save you time, mine is a 223 B&S and 4 yrs old with an electric start, runs great and simple to service(oil change takes 10 minutes).

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Merica79 2 жыл бұрын

Funny cause I have the Honda HRX217 and looking to get the ego😅

@rexoliver7780 2 жыл бұрын

Would have been interesting to weigh the contents of each mowers grass catcher.

@twosencefromcleveland6084 Жыл бұрын

Dude, those piles were virtually identical. If you ran the same mower twice, there would be different results.

@shay1116 2 ай бұрын

Extra/replacement EGO batteries run anywhere from $250 (4Ah) up to $600 (12Ah) and there are lots of reports that people are only getting about 4 years out of a battery and some even less. The battery used in this video costs $500.

@intox69 2 жыл бұрын

Ego needs that mulch / bag solution and the Honda needs the height adjustment solution from Ego. The major cost long-term for the Honda is the gas and oil and whatever goes wrong with it carb wise or air filter, vs how much it costs to charge the battery and replace a battery after 5 or so years whatever it would be, probably 10.

@percyfaith11 2 жыл бұрын

No way a lith ion battery on a mower will last 10 years.

@percyfaith11 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemike-fc5dq I think you misread my comment. I said there's no way that a lithium battery will last 10 years. I was replying to another guy who said that's probably how long they would last. I'm pretty sure we agree that low battery longevity is a problem, especially when they cost over $300 to replace.

@chriswindham9868 3 жыл бұрын

Some thoughts on these tests. This is an older gas mower. The gas mower is automatically choked until it warms up which effect the RPM/tip speed of the blade. You should use a tach to measure the RPM of the engine. For a 21” blade you should be around 3450 RPM for a blade speed of 19000 fpm or 3635 RPM for 20000 fpm blade speed. I believe 19000 fpm is the new ANSI standard. Would be interesting to know what the Ego motor RPM is at max and what the Honda is running at currently before warm up.

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@TechMadeEzy 3 жыл бұрын

George knows 👍🏻 Thanks George

@chriswindham9868 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeo-What know the spec for the Honda ? Hard to know what this specific unit is without a tachometer on it

@chriswindham9868 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeo-What the thing is, we don’t know the RPM speed of the older Honda motor on this mower. I’m sure torque matters to some degree but the actual blade tip speed needs to be at optimum to get the quality of cut designed into the mower and this has to be measured to make the comparison fair for both mowers.

@chriswindham9868 3 жыл бұрын

@George W I’m not disputing the specs of the motor, I’m saying we don’t know know the actual running speed of this particular unit during this comparison. I say this with some experience since I have an older gasoline motor mower that wasn’t cutting very well. The spring that is used to control the engine throttle had aged and was giving the motor subpar engine speed. After replacing this spring and adjusting to optimum RPM (purchased a tach for small engines) it now performs much better.

@Stack_Silver 2 жыл бұрын

"George, our crazy neighbor is mowing in the dark again"! LOL!

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

I can just see that! Lol makes me laugh

@Stack_Silver 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy @Tech Made Easy LOL! :-) | You're not alone, I've been known to do some odd projects after dark in my backyard, testing mower lights actually sounds reasonable in comparison! I have to add your comparisons are without comparison. You make the finest demo videos of these machines anywhere on KZfaq and they have all been most helpful! Thanks!

@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын

Question.... Are the Ego wheels hard plastic or Rubber like the Honda?

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

Hard plastic

@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy All that tech and then they cheap out on the wheels......LOLOLLL

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

They work well honestly, haven't had an issue since 2019 from my experience

@TheGregWallace 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechMadeEzy are they hollow hard plastic? It just reminds me of the when you were a kid and your front wheel on your "Big Wheel" would wear thin and end up collapsing and then you would have a flat spot. Hard plastic just seems like a bad design.

@TechMadeEzy 2 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised as to how many battery mower manufacturers use hard plastic wheels